Golfing Duncan

Maybe Keir should demand the heads of major US news networks any time they imply Britain is on the brink of civil war or that we live under sharia law. Or does it not work both ways?

Trump and his cronies have the BBC in their sights. Leaders can’t stay silent while one of our great institutions is attacked.

We must defend its independence, end political appointments, and remove Robbie Gibb from the Board.

Well said!!! In total agreement with these sentiments!

Photograph of leader Ed Davey speaking on left. To the right, a quote is displayed in white and orange text: “The BBC isn’t perfect, as we've pointed out - but it remains one of the few institutions standing between our British values and a populist, Trump-style takeover of our politics. “As a public service broadcaster, its role is vital in ensuring our politics is based on facts, scrutiny, and accountability. “These attacks on the BBC are not just attacks on a broadcaster —they are a strategy by the hard right to replace the truth with propaganda. "We must stand up for a free press, free speech and a strong and independent public broadcaster, to stop Trump's America becoming Farage’s Britain.

A free, independent BBC is vital to a free, informed democracy.

Don’t let Trump’s America become Farage’s Britain.

A social media post by Karoline Leavitt (The White House Press Secretary) showing two news headlines side-by-side. The left headline, under a caption that reads "Shot" reads: "Trump goes to war with 'fake news' BBC," and the right headline under a caption that reads "Chaser" reads: "Tim Davie resigns as BBC director general over Trump documentary edit."

I had my disagreements with the BBC under Tim Davie but he was a decent man doing a difficult job.

To see Trump's White House claiming credit for his downfall and attacking the BBC should worry us all.

“It feels like Brexit déjà vu, the same hollow promises of taking back control, the same disregard for facts, the same blindness to consequence.”

Paul Kohler speaks out as Reform and the Conservatives push to scrap the ECHR.

@paulkohlersw19.bsky.social

Petition to Democracy Minister First Past The Post undermines our politics. It leaves most of us with MPs we didn't vote for, and keeps delivering results that don't represent public opinion. The upcoming Elections Bill is a chan...

60% of the British public agree: our voting system is not fit for purpose.

The upcoming Elections Bill is a chance to fix it.

I just signed a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social petition to the Democracy Minister, calling for Proportional Representation. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...

We're calling it now. Isabel Kemp (Chair of the Adult Social Care Committee) has left Reform

Reform in Kent are now down to 48 from 57 in six months.

Reform in Kent have split into two political groups.

You’ll need an extra whiteboard, Antony.

Spot on!!👇👇👇

Two headlines which read: The heroic man who confronted Huntingdon train knifeman as friends pay tribute Stephen Crean has been named as a hero who confronted the Huntingdon train stabbings attacker which left 10 people in hospital AND Samir Zitouni, one of the Huntingdon heroes, praised for saving lives The LNER employee of more than 20 years suffered serious injuries when he confronted a knifeman during a stabbing attack on the train As well as a tweet by Ed Davey reading: Samir Zitouni and Stephen Crean are heroes who saved lives. They showed the best of Britain: putting themselves in harm's way to protect others. They both deserve the George Cross in recognition of their incredible bravery.

Samir Zitouni and Stephen Crean both deserve the George Cross in recognition of their incredible bravery.

Nobody gets more airtime or less scrutiny than Nigel Farage.

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At tonight’s full council meeting, we have reiterated our commitment to defending the values of modern, diverse and welcoming Sutton against those who seek to divide us.

Cllr Barry Lewis opened the debate with a vision for his grandchildren.

What's behind Nigel Farage's deregulation plans for corporations?

Follow the money 👀

He isn't a party leader. He's a CEO. And his investors have spoken.

I hope the BBC will challenge Nigel Farage today over the economic damage caused by the Brexit he championed.

He needs to be held to account for the damage he's done instead of always being given an easy ride.

Short but to the point from @stevedarlingmp.bsky.social in Parliament this week.

Lib Dems vs Reform - real votes in October's council by-elections. Reform 29% Lib Dems 28% Conservatives 17% Labour 13% Green Party 8% Votes cast in English local government by-elections held in October 2025..

In real elections up and down the country, it's the Liberal Democrats that are taking on Reform UK's divisive politics.

Fortunately for democracy, it looks like Farage played his hand too soon.

Safeguard Your Rights The Conservatives and Reform UK want to tear up people’s rights and withdraw Britain from the ECHR - Liberal Democrats are not going to let them get away with it.

Please sign 👇👇👇

www.libdems.org.uk/protect-our-...

Fantastic result as @libdems.org.uk take seat off Reform.👇👇👇

And of course the only country ever to leave ECHR is Putin’s Russia! What a surprise (not) that Fuhrage wants to leave it too!!

The comments we've heard from Sarah Pochin are textbook racism.

Reform must suspend the Whip.

@JoshBabarinde.bsky.social

"We want Prince Andrew to be accountable for the taxpayer money that has gone into funding his lodge and the continued use of these titles that, frankly, is bringing our country in to disrepute."

@LaylaMoran.bsky.social

🚨 LIB DEM CENSURE MOTION 🚨

We have tabled a censure motion, calling on Parliament to rebuke Sarah Pochin’s racist remarks and for Reform Leader Nigel Farage to withdraw the whip.

Reform MP Sarah Pochin: “It drives me mad when I see adverts full of Black people, full of Asian people, full of people that are basically anything other than White.”

If the colour of someone else’s skin drives you ‘mad’, you are a Grade-A racist.

Trump raises tariffs on Canadian goods in response to Reagan advert Trump has announced he's adding 10% to his current levies on one of the biggest US trading partners.

When Trump bullies Canada, Britain can’t stay silent. The Prime Minister needs to come out and clearly criticise these tantrum tariffs, not sit on the fence. 🇬🇧🇨🇦

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Liberal Democrats push 'bike bait' plan to trap cycle thieves The party says tracking decoy stolen bikes could help the police uncover wider criminal networks and reduce thefts.

@libdems.org.uk push 'bike bait' plan to trap cycle thieves www.bbc.com/news/article...

I did a little 'Clacton' search in Hansard earlier. He's mentioned us five times in Parliament since the election, incl his maiden speech. Mostly winter fuel allowance. Nothing since Feb. For comparison, nearby Colchester MP Pam Cox (no relation) has 25 hits for 'Colchester'.

We do not have an MP.